Coach Kozak’s Best Foods For Burning Fat

Dieting can be a lot of work. It can be confusing, time consuming, and an overall headache. With just a few tips and tricks we’ll find the right diet foods for you. You’re going to need healthy foods that burn fat and are easily prepared. The best weight loss foods fit into your daily grind and taste good all at the same time! That can be a hard combination to find. Many healthy foods taste great, but take forever to make. Diet foods can be hard to fit into your hectic schedule. Over the last 12 years I’ve compiled this list of my favorite foods to lose weight fast. The diet foods are not in any particular order.

Rotisserie Chicken - These freshly cooked chickens are available in most grocery stores. They are inexpensive and provide unlimited easy meal options. Just tear up the chicken and add it to any meal. Some of my client’s favorites include chicken salads, chicken fajitas, and chicken sandwiches.

Healthier Fast Food. – Almost all restaurants now have healthier food options. The trick is finding them. Look for foods with a high protein like chicken or fish and a high fiber carb like mixed vegetables. Stay away from appetizers, combo meals, and soda to keep your meal guilt free.

Low-Fat and Fat-Free Dairy Products - Milk, yogurt, cheese, and cottage cheese make great snacks. Cottage cheese is one of the best foods to fill you up without on the go. In between meals have a glass of milk, yogurt (greek is the best), cheese sticks, or cottage cheese.

Frozen Entrees - “TV Dinners” have improved greatly in the last ten years. Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, and Kashi all make healthy and convenient frozen meals. Not all frozen meals are good for losing weight though. Read the labels! Select meals with vegetables that have between 300-400 calories and 10-20g protein.

Beverages - Water will always be the number one drinking choice, but we are human and need variety. Some of the best no calories options include flavored waters like Crystal Light or G2 powdered packets, unsweetened tea; coffee; sparkling water; or diet soft drinks. If you’re going to drink alcohol, then liquor is your best choice. Vodka, rum, scotch, whiskey, tequila, and gin are all carb free. Diet soda makes the best no carb mixer.

Bars - They are the ultimate convenience food. Throw it in your bag and it is there when you need it, whether it’s later that day or two weeks. There are a lot of options on the bar food market. The best choices will have at least 10g protein and will be low in sugar. Dieters should stay away from “Energy” bars because they will be high in carbohydrates and calories.

Lean protein - Lean protein is very important for dieters because it helps us manage our sugar levels and makes you feel satisfied. The best sources of protein include cottage cheese, eggs, skinless chicken, legumes, beans, nuts, tuna, shrimp, fish fillets, lean cuts of beef like ground sirloin or filet mignon, and pork. Diet tip: your portion size should be equal to the size of your fist.

Brown Foods - Brown rice, wheat pasta, wheat bread, and oatmeal. These whole grains foods are high in fiber, will fill you up, and have low glycemic index levels so they will not spike your sugar / insulin levels. For successful dieting avoid all white foods including white potatoes, white bread, white rice, white pasta, and sugar.

Fruits - Many dieters don’t realize they are eating too much fruit. Fruit is filled with anti-oxidants and vitamins, but it is also filled with sugar. Eat one serving of fruit each day to get the added health benefits without the added pounds. The best fruit options are blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and honeydew. Tropical fruit like bananas, oranges, and mangos are the worst because they are the highest in sugar.

Vegetables - Eating a variety of veggies will ensure you are getting the proper nutrients. Get in the habit of including vegetables at lunch and dinner. Mixed greens, sweet potatoes, mixed frozen vegetables, squash, kale, and spinach are some of the best options. Stay away from white potatoes and corn.

In order to be successful at losing weight one must be prepared. Being prepared starts with a grocery list and regular trips to the grocery store. Make sure you’re shopping along the outside of the grocery store. The best diet foods to burn fat are fresh and not processed. Plan and prepare your meals ahead of time. Stash healthy snacks in your office, car, and bag to prevent long periods of time without eating and temptation to cheat in a vending machine. Diet foods should have a lot of protein and a low glycemic level. It is impossible to have healthy foods that are convenient and taste great at the same time.